NEW DELHI: Foreigners who enter India on a visa valid for 180 days and wish to stay back beyond this period must now register with the competent authority prior to expiry of their visa, instead of the earlier norm which allowed them to register within 14 days of visa expiry, reportsThe Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, notified by MHA Monday, also introduce an “only in emergent circumstances” clause for extension of stay for those with a visa for over 180 days, with a single stay not lasting beyond 180 days.Birth intimation visa rule waived if one of the parents Indian citizenSuch registration pleas must be filed prior to expiry of the 180-day stay.Under the amended rule, foreigners wanting extension of their 180-day stay visa will need to register with the foreigners registration officer or foreigners regional registration officer (FRO/FRRO) prior to the expiry date. Such registration may be through a dedicated mobile application or by filing Form-I before the registration officer via the online foreigner registration portal.Owners of premises that have been closed fully or partially for hosting foreigners who are illegal immigrants or criminals may now file an appeal with the commissioner of Bureau of Immigration in electronic mode, within 30 days of such a direction by the civil authority. Earlier, this appeal was required to be filed with the central govt.On children born to foreigners, the rule requiring the latter to intimate the FRO/FRRO within 30 days to avail visa services has been waived where one parent is an Indian citizen and wishes to retain Indian citizenship of the child under Section 3 of Citizenship Act, 1955.Another amendment to Rule 18(6) mandates medical institutions to transmit details of departure of any foreigner to the registration officer as soon as possible but not beyond 24 hours.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSaying ‘I Love Pakistan’ Is Okay For You?: Pawan Kalyan Slams Congress, Seeks Rahul’s ResponseSonam Wangchuk To Join Cockroach Janata Party’s Delhi Protest If Education Minister Doesn’t ResignWhere Are TMC Leaders? Only A Few MLAs, MPs Join Mamata As She Leads Kolkata DharnaNeighbourhood First 2.0? India Deepens Nepal-Myanmar Outreach As Amit Shah Reviews Border SecurityIndia Rejects EU-Pak Statement After J&K Reference Sparks Diplomatic Controversy1.5 Million Hits In 2 Minutes: CBSE’s Class 12 Re-Evaluation Portal Faces CyberattackCBSE Top Brass Transferred As Centre Orders Probe Into On-Screen Marking Tender Controversy’No Role For Any Third Parties’: India On Nepal PM’s Remarks On Border Encroachment, Britain Talks’Aligning With Traitor’: Mamata Slams TMC Rebels, Claims BJP Rigged Counting In 177 Bengal SeatsIndia Issues Formal Request To France For 114 Rafale Fighter Jets In ₹3.25 Lakh Crore Defence Deal123Photostories5 national parks in the USA perfect for wildlife lovers and the best time to visit themKatrina Kaif’s ‘Uncha Lamba Kad’ outfit is trending again after the revamped version starring Disha Patani went viral for all the wrong reasonsThese Zodiac Signs Are Destined for a Powerful ComebackRags to Riches stories of Hollywood: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to Robert Downey Jr.Tennis legend Serena Williams’ $10 million Florida mansion is a luxury retreat with a secret karaoke room, infinity pool but no tennis courtSetting up your living room? The 3-5-7 rule interior designers don’t want you to knowHow to remove a suntan naturally? Try these dal face packs for clear, glowing skin8 ‘just Indian girl things’ that sound strange but make complete sense at home6 fruit peels you should stop throwing away and whyMeet Calmaria Incredibilis: The two-headed snake from China that fooled scientists for years until DNA proved it!123Hot PicksWho was Henry NowakKarishma VijayChloe KimSuryakumar YadavBalen ShahJustin GaethjeJacob BethellTop TrendingPunjab Student SuicideDelhi ITO FireWWE Clash Results and HighlightsDelhi Mukundpur LPG BlastRUHS CUET 2026 resultSupreme CourtIPL Awards Full ListBSEB Bihar Sakashmta Pariksha Admit CardNTAJIPMAT 2026 admit card
NEW DELHI: Foreigners who enter India on a visa valid for 180 days and wish to stay back beyond this period must now register with the competent authority prior to expiry of their visa, instead of the earlier norm which allowed them to register within 14 days of visa expiry, reportsThe Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, notified by MHA Monday, also introduce an “only in emergent circumstances” clause for extension of stay for those with a visa for over 180 days, with a single stay not lasting beyond 180 days.Birth intimation visa rule waived if one of the parents Indian citizenSuch registration pleas must be filed prior to expiry of the 180-day stay.Under the amended rule, foreigners wanting extension of their 180-day stay visa will need to register with the foreigners registration officer or foreigners regional registration officer (FRO/FRRO) prior to the expiry date. Such registration may be through a dedicated mobile application or by filing Form-I before the registration officer via the online foreigner registration portal.Owners of premises that have been closed fully or partially for hosting foreigners who are illegal immigrants or criminals may now file an appeal with the commissioner of Bureau of Immigration in electronic mode, within 30 days of such a direction by the civil authority. Earlier, this appeal was required to be filed with the central govt.On children born to foreigners, the rule requiring the latter to intimate the FRO/FRRO within 30 days to avail visa services has been waived where one parent is an Indian citizen and wishes to retain Indian citizenship of the child under Section 3 of Citizenship Act, 1955.Another amendment to Rule 18(6) mandates medical institutions to transmit details of departure of any foreigner to the registration officer as soon as possible but not beyond 24 hours.
